Bengals on Joey Bosa: A freak. I think that’s probably the unanimous term for him

It’s that time where we tell you what the other team is saying about the Chargers. Let’s get right to it. Here’s center Billy Price on Joey Bosa:

“A freak. I think that’s probably the unanimous term for him. Very big. I mean, he’s 6-5, he’s 260, 270 (pounds), whatever he is at this point. He’s rare. He’s able to turn from quickness to power very, very quickly. I think he can impact the game and impact anything whenever he wants it. He’s a guy that if he wants to flip that switch, there’s nobody stopping him. So, a great challenge for us. … It’s going to be fun going against him again. … Joey’s a freak. Again, everything as advertised.” – C Billy Price

Well said. Bosa’s strength and use of his hands stand out to me when I watch him. He’s so advanced for being so young. Here’s head coach Marvin Lewis on the defense:

“Defensively, what they do, they do very well. They have their young safety (Derwin James) doing a great job of fitting in and making plays both in the pass game and even pressuring, blitzing and in run game tackling. We know with their outside rushers in (Melvin) Ingram and (Joey) Bosa what they bring to the table each and every time.”

They are simple, but that’s not a bad thing. In football, the goal that you should seek is to be great at a few things. Not good at a lot of things. For now, the Chargers are the former.

Here’s Lewis on Rivers:

“His understanding and study of the opponent’s defense (makes him so good). He tries to know you as well as you know yourself. His ability within their offense to attack what they feel is the perceived weakness (is second to none).”

Rivers has done a terrific job of getting the offense in the best situation all year. That’s half the battle. Finally, Lewis on the offense;

“They’re playing really well on offense, whether it be running the football when (Melvin) Gordon or the other back is in there. Then obviously with what Keenan Allen and Phillip Rivers are doing in the pass game, it’s very impressive right now. We’ve got another hot offense we’re going up against.”

Having good players really helps.

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